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Flash point

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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point of flammable liquids
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
from 2017-05-22 to 2017-06-07
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.9 (Flash-Point)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ASTM D93 (Standard test methods for flash point by pensky-martens closed cup tester)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.6315 (Flammability)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D6450 – 16a Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Continuously Closed Cup (CCCFP) Tester
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM D7094 - 16 Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP) Tester
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: UN Handbook “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Manual of Tests and Criteria” Rev. 6, 2015, Method 32.4 “Test methods used for determining flash point and viscosity”
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Key result
Flash point:
10 °C
Atm. press.:
101.325 kPa

For the determination of the initial temperature of flash point measurement a screen test was performed with the test item. The sample was heated from 8 °C to 200 °C using 5.5 °C/min heating rate. Based on this preliminary test the flash point of Volan was determined to be: 13.4 °C.

In the course of the study three subsequent tests with the test item were carried out. The measured flash points of Volan were: 9.5 °C, 10.4 °C and 10.4 °C, resulting a mean value: 10 °C at 101.325 kPa.

Classification

The boiling point of the test item could not be determined due to decomposition before boiling, therefore, the boiling point of the solvents is used to classify the test item with regard to flammable liquids. The lowest boiling point of of the solvents is above 35 °C. Therefore, in consideration of this boiling point and the determined flash point of 10 °C, the test item is classified in Category 2 with regard to flammable liquids.

Interpretation of results:
Category 2 (highly flammable liquids) based on GHS criteria
Conclusions:
The flash point of the test item was determined to be 10 °C at 101.325 kPa.
Executive summary:

A study was conducted according to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 method A.9, EPA OPPTS 830.6315, ASTM D93, ASTM D6450, ASTM D7094 and UN method 32.4 to determine the flash point of the test item using a closed cup method with Pensky-Martens apparatus.For the determination of the initial temperature of flash point measurement a screen test was performed with the test item. The sample was heated from 8 °C to 200 °C using 5.5 °C/min heating rate. Based on this preliminary test the flash point of Volan was determined to be: 13.4 °C. In the course of the study three subsequent tests with the test item were carried out. The measured flash points of Volan were: 9.5 °C, 10.4 °C and 10.4 °C, resulting a mean value: 10 °C at 101.325 kPa. The test item is classified in Category 2 with regard to flammable liquids.

Description of key information

The flash point of the test item was determined to be 10 °C at 101.325 kPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
10 °C

Additional information

A study (reference 4.11-1) was conducted according to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 method A.9, EPA OPPTS 830.6315, ASTM D93, ASTM D6450, ASTM D7094 and UN method 32.4 to determine the flash point of the test item using a closed cup method with Pensky-Martens apparatus. For the determination of the initial temperature of flash point measurement a screen test was performed with the test item. The sample was heated from 8 °C to 200 °C using 5.5 °C/min heating rate. Based on this preliminary test the flash point of Volan was determined to be: 13.4 °C. In the course of the study three subsequent tests with the test item were carried out. The measured flash points of Volan were: 9.5 °C, 10.4 °C and 10.4 °C, resulting a mean value: 10 °C at 101.325 kPa. The test item is classified in Category 2 with regard to flammable liquids.